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Birmingham almost paid the ultimate price for managerial changes last year.

Gary Rowett was axed despite the fact his side were sitting in seventh place in the league, just three points off third place.

The appointment of Gianfranco Zola backfired disastrously, with the Italian walking away in April after just four months in charge, in which time Birmingham won just twice. By that stage, they were firmly embroiled in a scrap for survival, with Redknapp saving them from the drop.

Next season, though, he wants to be competing at the other end of the table.

"The owners are very ambitious," he said.

"We're going to have a go and bring some good players in. The aim has to be the top six for the season to be a success for me and the club.